She called the one per cent figure "incredibly low," adding she doesn't think "it's an accurate reflection about police use of force." "That complaint is automatically redirected to the RCMP to investigate, so the first step of an investigation into the RCMP is actually the RCMP investigating that complaint," she said. Chief Adam alleged that he was beaten by RCMP officers and his wife was manhandled back in March when police stopped him for an expired licence plate in Fort McMurray. Calls for more trainingIn cases where a public complaint is supported, the RCMP officer involved "is provided guidance to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities as a police officer," said Fortin. He said he wants to see much more robust use-of-force training in police services.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2020 07:52 UTC